Job Information
WTW Early Careers: Corporate Risk and Broking Internship - Summer 2024 - Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
Hiring Locations : Chicago, IL
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
WTW’s Summer Internship Program serves as the primary pipeline into our full-time Graduate Development Program (GDP) (https://careers.wtwco.com/early-careers/graduates-programs/#region2) and is designed for university-level students primarily one year away from achieving their bachelor’s degree.
The Summer Internship Program is an 8-week learning experience designed for students to gain an understanding of the ever-evolving risk landscape. The internship provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with world-class clients and colleagues in the insurance industry. The program provides the opportunity for interns to work alongside senior leadership and add value to client-facing exposures from accounts in the Fortune 500 sector to small local business areas. For a complete list of industries our colleagues work with, click here. (https://www.wtwco.com/en-US/risk)
In addition to core program components, interns are aligned to a specialized business area that will begin to build a technical foundation of knowledge and provide exposure to our clients through meaningful work assignments and projects. The internship program aims to create a collaborative community that contributes to our business through various projects, speaker series, structured training, case studies, networking events, and more. The program is comprised of a structured orientation, goal setting, mentorship, I&D initiatives, group presentations, and a formal performance review process.
Business areas include Broking/Placements, Finance, Affinity, Insurance Solutions (Underwriting), Global Service Solutions (GSS), Risk and Analytics, and Market Solutions. To learn more, please click here (https://careers.wtwco.com/early-careers/internships/#region2) .
Duties and Responsibilities
Day to day responsibilities will vary based on business area
Support the development and implementation of new strategies and products
Gain insight into various organizational roles across segments
Learn and demonstrate select WTW’s analytic models
Develop soft and hard skills through curated professional development training by the Program team
About You.
Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a target graduation date of December 2024 – May 2025
Business, Risk Management, or Liberal Arts majors
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills, analytically driven and detail oriented
Aptitude to learn and be proactive
Proficient in time management
Intermediate to proficient Microsoft Excel user; Power BI experience is a plus
Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship
WTW’s hybrid working environment allows for flexible working schedules with a mixture of both remote and in office time including global collaboration across teams. During the internship, most colleagues are expected to go into the office 3 times a week
Exposure to diverse client portfolios and markets while doing hands on work
The Application-Interview Process:
Step 1: Online application, including resume/CV
Step 2: Online assessments and Video Interview
Step 3: Virtual Interview with business
Step 4: Offer and on-boarding
Recruiting tips:
WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown. Here’s how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/
EOE, including disability/vets